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Is The Government Giving Small Shops A Helping Hand?
30 January 2008 NewsThe Forum of Private Business (FPB) is backing a move that could keep more small shops open. -
Shop Owners Fight London Carrier Bag Ban
29 January 2008 NewsRetail groups have joined forces to fight a scheme that would prohibit London retailers from providing customers with shopping bags. -
Thyme Deli Dishes Up Some Purple Love
29 January 2008 NewsGetting into the spirit of things, Thyme Deli in Horwich will be showing Purple Power from 9th to 16th February in celebration of Purple Love Week. -
Food Producers Set The Trend For Making Water Savings
29 January 2008 NewsTwenty-one of the UK’s leading food and drink manufacturers have signed aN historic agreement to improve their water efficiency and thereby reduce water use. Once rolled out across the sector as a whole, the initiative could save some 140 million litres of water per day –… -
New Organic Shops In Capital Confirm Growing Trend
25 January 2008 NewsPlanet Organic, the organic food retailer, is to open two new branches in north London's Muswell Hill and Islington neighbourhoods, proving that there is a clear demand for organic produce. -
Somerfield Takeover Spells More Doom For The High Street
24 January 2008 NewsAlthough the Competition Commission has yet to publish its final report, it already looks set to be out of date as plans for a Somerfield takeover bid will cause change to the grocery playing field once again. -
Consumers Will Feel The Pinch As Food Prices Soar
23 January 2008 NewsA strong demand from the developing world, the increasing production of biofuels and the growing scarcity of water are among factors which will cause food prices to climb for at least several years, according to a new report by consultants, Bidwells Agribusiness. -
Is The Internet The Key To Survival For Retailers?
21 January 2008 NewsWith high street stores facing a further decline of up to 15% in the coming five years, making waves on the internet could be a good way to compete with the big boys. -
Opposition Mounts Against Out Of Town Supermarkets
18 January 2008 NewsAccording to a poll carried out by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), three-quarters of people are opposed to any changes in UK planning law that would make it easier to build out-of-town supermarkets. -
Slow Christmas Affects Retailers
17 January 2008 NewsWith new reports suggesting last Christmas was the worst in years, Raphael Giacardi investigates the impact on retailers -
How To Make More Money From Breakfast
17 January 2008 NewsFarmhouse Breakfast Week 2008 enjoyed a great start today, as representatives across the food chain sat down to a delicious breakfast at Roast restaurant in Borough Market. -
60 Years Of Supermarkets Sparks Help For Independents
16 January 2008 NewsIt is 60 years since the first Co-operative supermarket was welcomed in Manor Park, East London. But, years on The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is marking the anniversary by calling on shoppers and the Government to support small, independent high street shops which struggle to…
